Dec 9, 20213 minChandelier: Chapter RevealThis week we provide an excerpt from Chapter One of Chandelier, Benny and the Diva. A century has passed since the fabled Phantom ruled...
Jul 18, 20212 minChandelier World Build 2021ADThis week we look at the world of one of the characters from Chandelier. The storyline crosses two centuries, the 21st and 22nd. There is...
Jun 25, 20213 minChandelier World Build 2121ADChandelier is set in two centuries, Erik’s 21st century world, when he was the current-day Phantom of the Opera in 2021AD, and Benny's...
Apr 12, 20211 minAustralian and British Science Fiction AwardsAustralian Science Fiction Awards The Aurealis Awards are an annual literary award for Australian science fiction, fantasy and horror...
Oct 5, 20201 minThe Best Evil Corporations in Sci-fiI’m reviewing a new sci-fi novel, Neurogarden, that has the antagonist heading a secretive and corrupt corporation, NeuralTech. This is a...
Sep 19, 20201 minFavourite SFF Mars NovelsReal life robotic explorations of Mars has been capturing the imagination of new generations just as science fiction novels about Mars...
Sep 17, 20203 minWill Mars be Colonised?I’m in the camp that believes we will colonize Mars. I’ll even make a prediction that a SpaceX/NASA collaboration will lead to the first...
May 13, 20201 minHugo AwardsThe 2020 Hugo Awards are fast approaching. A favourite annual literary award for the best SFF works and considered the premier award in...
Apr 27, 20201 minCosmos New WorldsAs a fan of the Cosmos series hosted by Carl Sagan in the 1980’s, I eagerly awaited this new series, particularly given Sagan’s voice was...
Dec 10, 20192 minEmerging TechnologiesThere are eight essential developing technologies of the future: Artificial Intelligence (AI); Augmented Reality (AR); Blockchain;...
Nov 25, 20191 minNeutrino ResearchNeutrinos are invisible almost mass-less particles that offer potential new opportunities for the future, from greater scientific...
Nov 6, 20192 minThe Future of ComputersGoogle researchers have claimed their quantum computer has solved a problem that would take the best conventional computers thousands of...
Oct 28, 20192 minMars Underground - ReviewThe Mars Underground documentary provides an uplifting overview of the efforts scientists (particularly Dr. Robert Zubrin), made to make...
Oct 24, 20191 minA Good Writing DayLet's face it, writing non-stop for a whole day requires high levels of concentration, purpose of mind I admit to not possessing! So I...
Oct 16, 20193 minHomodeus - ReviewHomodeus: This book is packed full of so many ideas. If you're interested in the future of our planet, buy this book! I read this while...
Oct 15, 20192 minDogman - ReviewDogman is a compelling movie about petty criminals, inspired by an infamous, true case. It was filmed in Villagio Coppola, a mostly...
Oct 14, 20192 minBlade Runner - ReviewBlade Runner (1&2): When researching for my novels, I always find time to watch some SFF movies. My forthcoming novel, Sentient, is set...
Oct 13, 20193 minCan Mars Be Colonised?Mars: Unless you're creating pure fantasy, science fiction writing requires you spend time researching the relevant science. I don't...
Oct 12, 20193 minThird Industrial Revolution - ReviewIn the Third Industrial Revolution, Jeremy Rifkin describes the fast approaching third industrial revolution and what it means for the...